Section Engineer in St Albans

If you are an ambitious Section Engineer looking for a new challenge on a large scale infrastructure project and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description. We are seeking an ambitious Section Engineer to help deliver our contract for the Strategic Rail Freight Interchange (SRFI) at SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett.

Located at the former Radlett Aerodrome site in Hertfordshire, SEGRO Logistics Park Radlett will deliver a state‑of‑the‑art rail freight terminal complete with extensive distribution warehouses and over 600 acres of enhanced green space. The development aims to shift freight transportation from road to rail, significantly reducing carbon emissions and road congestion. Construction is anticipated to take place over the next three years. The scheme also promises numerous community and environmental benefits, including biodiversity net gain, employment and training opportunities, and integrated transport improvements.

Requirements

• Be fully conversant with and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety Policies.
• Managing and coordinating the site activities to ensure all setting‑out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Ensure that only the latest available information is used on site (Drawings and Specifications). Be conversant with this information.
• Produce / Review ITP’s to ensure quality controls are aligned with specification requirements.
• Implement these ITP’s during the control of the works, including the completion of inspections and records thereof.
• Complete and/or review RAMS for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation, as required by these statements and plans, is produced in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Superintendents, foremen, gangers, workforce and sub‑contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.
• Issue permits in accordance with the Control of Work Procedure (where trained and appointed to do so).
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work‑related discussions with client / designer / project team.
• Adherence to Strabag policies and procedures.
• Attendance and contribution to Daily Co-ordination meetings and Start of Shift briefings.
• Assist with the development of the 4‑weekly programme.
• Monitor progress against this programme and communicate concerns to the Superintendent.
• Co‑ordinate surveying requirements with the site surveyors, including control establishment, setting out and volumetric checks.
• Promotes and ensures adherence to Management of Change procedures and ensure no works are undertaken without an assessment being in place.
• Undertake planned and ad‑hoc H&S inspections and ensure findings are communicated to the appropriate action owner.
• Ensure environmental controls are adequately assessed and implemented to all tasks through co‑ordination with the environmental team.
• Provide direction to the Site Engineers.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• Proven experience as a Section Engineer (or strong Site Engineer ready to step up) on large‑scale civils infrastructure projects.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Earthworks experience is desirable but not essential.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.